PATENTS and AWARDS
| 2006 | Biodigester Septic Tank (BST). |
| 2014 |
SRC received two patents to support commercial production of feed for ornamental fish and marine shrimp as under:
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Shares patent with UWI for development of Natural Pesticide from local plant
SRC AWARDS
| 1999 | Winner international Food Award – Canadian Fancy Food Show for the best new food item – Sorrel Chutney |
| 2004 | The Council received the Gleaner Company’s Honour Award for Excellence in Science & Technology |
| 2008 | Received international quality certification – ISO 9001: 2000 (Now ISO 9001:2015 certified) |
| 2010 | SRC’s Analytical Lab was the first to be accredited – ISO 17025 certification |
| 2010 | SRC was nominated by the Jamaica Exporters Association (JEA) for Providing Outstanding Consultancy Services. |
SRC, proud recipient of the prestigious, international “Green Apple Environmental Award
Popularizing and Fostering Culture of Science, Technology & Innovation
School Science Education Services – Enhance teaching of science in schools through the establishment and maintenance of science clubs/ societies at the primary and secondary levels.
Planning and execution of events to build capacity within the educational system:
Teacher training workshops;
Students – Career talks, science summer camps.
Competitions – essay and poster; innovation in science – science fairs; oratorical and performing arts. Entrants have since won Caribbean competitions with one entrant commercializing a suite of personal care products.
Web based platform to assist CSEC students in science
Hosting of Science and Technology Conference during November, Science and Technology Month to bring focus on relevant scientific topics; increase awareness and influence policy.
Young Scientist & Technologist Award – since 1990 to 2016 SRC has recognized 21 Jamaican scientists. These persons have excelled in their respective fields and includes Dr. Andrew Wheatley (Jamaica’s Minister of Science, Energy and Technology); Dr. Andre Gordon and Dr. Lyndon Johnson – entrepreneurs in the field of science; Prof. Dale Webber (Pro Vice Chancellor, UWI); Dr. Paula Tennant, Dr. Marcia Royes, Dr. Maxine Gossell-Williams and Dr. Nadale Riley (academic staff – UWI); Dr. Cliff Riley (Executive Director, SRC).
Innovations In Science & Technology Awards – Since 2005 to 2016 the SRC in collaboration with its parent ministry and the NCST has collaborated to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in scientific and technological based innovations. Some Overall Winners include:
| 2005 | Aura Technologies/DC Digital – Fire Stream Media Distribution System. Facilitate distant learning. |
| 2008 | Rohan Taylor/ University o9f Technology – Automatic Transfer Switch. |
| 2012 | Natural Products Institute/ Biochemistry and Chemistry Departments, UWI Mona Collaboration. Developed novel treatment for hyperglycemia. |
| 2014 | Harlo Mayne/ Maynex Technology – Maynex Tech. H2 Flex Hydrogen Hybrid Kit converts water to hydrogen on demand. |
| 2016 | Henry Lowe – Alpha Prostate Formula 2. A nutraceutical product formulated with Jamaican Ball Moss extract with anti-cancer property. |
